Journal Comments - Two Far 2023 - Oranges to Apples - CycleBlaze

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From Two Far 2023 - Oranges to Apples by Jeanna & Kerry Smith

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Bill Shaneyfelt commented on a photo in Day 064 - Ishpeming to L'Anse

Birdfoot trefoil

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Lotus_corniculatus

1 year ago
Bill Shaneyfelt commented on a photo in Day 064 - Ishpeming to L'Anse

Looks like some kind of speedwell. One website lists 10 different species for that area.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veronica_(plant)

1 year ago
marilyn swett commented on a photo in Day 062 - Newberry to Munising

Out of all of the roads we biked on in the UP, this road with a narrow shoulder and heavy traffic was the worst. We had lots of honks and drivers not moving over a little for us. I was sure glad when we got to a wider shoulder!

1 year ago
Chuck King replied to a comment by Keith A. Spangler on Day 061 - Unplanned Rest Day

Wise!

1 year ago
Keith A. Spangler commented on Day 061 - Unplanned Rest Day

Good choice in my opinion!

1 year ago
Rose Samson commented on a photo in Day 060 - Paradise to Newberry

"The beauty and stillness of the water from the Falls is calming
to one's soul"! I heard this from the old folks.

1 year ago
Rose Samson commented on a photo in Day 060 - Paradise to Newberry

What a beautiful Falls! The water delivers a "V-SHAPE" per camera's
take. Good photographer!

1 year ago
Rose Samson commented on a photo in Day 060 - Paradise to Newberry

Hope no wild animals will eat the turtle's eggs. Mother turtle choose
a cool place for the coming babies!

1 year ago
Rose Samson commented on a photo in Day 060 - Paradise to Newberry

It's amazing how mother nature "arranged" those trees to grow!
Jeanna, you look so happy in this picture under this beautiful teepee shaped trees. It will remain in your memory.

1 year ago
Francie Gass commented on a photo in Day 060 - Paradise to Newberry

Too funny! Twins!

1 year ago
Bill Shaneyfelt replied to a comment by Jeanna & Kerry Smith on a photo in Day 060 - Paradise to Newberry

"So, in explosives work, are there times when losing count demands that one go back and start over?"

Depends on the situation... Generally it would be very likely necessary. Keeping track of how many rounds were packed, how many grams or pounds or tons of whatever chemical needed in a reaction, how many rounds have been expended in a test, how many of whatever have been set up for disposal, inventory... (I did a lot of ammo inventory while I was an intern, and occasionally did re-count.) So, yeah sometimes or often or usually if explosives and counting are both involved and there is doubt, always go back and start over!

I also did plant counts in the desert for an Ecologist (Dr. Eric Pianka), and was questioned on my counts a few times, but I always had that correct and was able to point out every plant that I counted when questioned.

1 year ago
Jeanna & Kerry Smith replied to a comment by Bill Shaneyfelt on a photo in Day 060 - Paradise to Newberry

Bill, you are such a fount of knowledge! Thanks for sharing your nuggets of wisdom with us :-) So, in explosives work, are there times when losing count demands that one go back and start over?

1 year ago
Bill Shaneyfelt commented on a photo in Day 060 - Paradise to Newberry

As a retired Civil Service explosives guy, I found it interesting during my training back in the early 70s that "close enough for government work" originated when, during WWII, there was very tight control of government contract specifications, and the thought was if it was close enough for government work, it was near perfect... By the early 70s, things had gotten sloppy and the phrase gained the opposite meaning.

Trivia of the day.

1 year ago
Jeanna & Kerry Smith replied to a comment by Chuck King on Day 059 - Mackinaw City to Paradise

We enjoyed meeting you as well. Keep in touch. We were serious about your visiting us in Florida.

1 year ago
Jeanna & Kerry Smith replied to a comment by Bill Shaneyfelt on a photo in Day 060 - Paradise to Newberry

I had the same thought, but I figured it was close enough for government work.

1 year ago